Now is the Time: TEDxSanAntonio

Hear about a broad range of topics from multiple speakers, including musician Jose Amador and San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper, who will work to provide a local perspective on global topics, all in a fast-paced format. Tickets include breakfast and lunch as well as access to an after party. Saturday, 10 a.m. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, tedxsanantonio.com

Shakespeare on the River

The Magik Theatre presents free productions of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Arrive early to grab dinner at one of the food trucks in La Villita, or to watch half-hour Shakespeare scenes performed by local high school students. Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. The Arneson Theatre, 418 La Villita, magiktheatre.org

Zoo Lights

This holiday tradition begins on Saturday and continues daily until Dec. 31. The zoo’s grounds will be decorated with thousands of lights that will come on nightly at 6 p.m. Guests can also ride a camel, try ice skating, enjoy hot cocoa or s’mores and watch the special Lakeside Lightshow. Saturday-Dec 31, noon-9 p.m., San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St., sazoo.org

The San Antonio List + Q&A with Piolín

Tour The Latino List exhibition and then witness it come to life outside with a Latin-inspired DJ set, drinks, food, art making and a panel discussion with local leaders, including State Rep. Diego Bernal, City Councilman Rey Saldana and Jeret Pena, owner of The Brooklynite. There's also a Q&A with radio personality Piolín. Friday, 6-10 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., samuseum.org

4x5 Photo Fest

Photographers and others are invited to this second annual fest that includes a print swap, artist talks, workshops and a keynote presentation from John Keatley, a photographer whose work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone and others. An after party will feature Fisherman. Saturday, various times. Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., 4x5photofest.com

San Antonio Rampage vs. Texas Stars

Cheer on San Antonio’s hockey team as they play their Texas rival at home. Saturday, fans can add two beers to their ticket for just $6 when purchased online. Saturday, 7 p.m. AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center Pkwy., sarampage.com

AccessAbility Fest

This free festival is open to all and will include information for those with physical, mental and other disabilities. Learn about benefits management, health and nutrition, residential options and more. As part of the festival, the Autism Treatment Center is working to break the Guinness World Record for world’s largest blanket fort. Volunteers can participate on Saturday by helping add blankets atop a PVC frame that’s being constructed by volunteers on Friday. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Drive, accessibilityfest.com